Atty. Burt Binenfeld
Burt C. Binenfeld is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, Cum Laude, where he served as Executive Editor for Jurimetrics,.
Estate Administration & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 22+ Years Experience
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About Burt Binenfeld at a Glance
Burt Binenfeld is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Rothman Law Group. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Arizona (Inactive) (2004), California (Inactive) (2005), and Illinois (2008). Educated at Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University (J.D., 2003) and University of Notre Dame (B.S., 2000). Active member of Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois State (Member, Sections on: Federal Taxation Trust and Estates Young Lawyer Division) and American (Member, Sections on: Taxation Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Young Lawyer Division) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Burt Binenfeld
- Burt C. Binenfeld is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, Cum Laude, where he served as Executive Editor for Jurimetrics,
- Burt holds an LL.M. in Taxation from the New York University School of Law
- He is a member of the Young Lawyers Estate Planning Section, Probate Practice, and Taxation Committees of the Chicago Bar Association, and the Taxation, Trusts, and Estate Sections of both the Illinois State and American Bar Associations
- He was formerly a Tax Manager for WTAS LLC, where he handled highly complex tax matters for substantial family trusts and estates
- Burt concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, and estate and trust administration
- Burt also has a strong background in tax and legal research, audit resolution, and tax return preparation
- He was published in Chicago Magazine's February 2011/2012 issues of "The State's Outstanding Young Lawyers Rising Star."
Practice Areas Explained
Burt Binenfeld's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Burt Binenfeld handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Trusts in Chicago
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Probate in Chicago
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Estate Planning & Probate in Chicago
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Burt Binenfeld
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Burt Binenfeld's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Burt Binenfeld brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Arizona (Inactive), California (Inactive), and Illinois, Burt Binenfeld can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Burt Binenfeld can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Burt Binenfeld attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Burt Binenfeld Handles in Chicago
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